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2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet Arizona Jurisprudence Exam (Latest 2026/2027) – Questions & Answers with Expert Solutions | A+ Graded Arizona State Jurisprudence Examination | Core Topics: State Practice Acts, Legal Standards of Professional Conduct, Ethics & Accountability, Licensure Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Disciplinary Procedures, Scope of Practice Regulations, Patient Rights & Confidentiality, Reporting Obligations, and Arizona Administrative Rules | Verified Questions & Expert Solutions | A+ Quality Review Guide Exam Structure The Arizona Jurisprudence Exam for the 2026/2027 cycle evaluates knowledge of state-specific laws, ethical standards, administrative regulations, and professional duties required for licensure. This guide includes all verified exam questions organized by major legal and regulatory categories, ensuring complete coverage for high-level exam preparation and state compliance understanding. Introduction This Arizona Jurisprudence Exam study guide provides fully verified correct answers supported by clear expert explanations tailored to state law and professional standards. It is designed to help learners master statutory requirements, interpret regulatory guidelines, and apply ethical principles in practice. By clarifying key legal responsibilities and professional expectations, this resource prepares candidates for strong performance on the Jurisprudence Exam and supports ongoing compliance in professional settings. Answer Format All correct answers are highlighted in YELLOW, followed by concise legal explanations that reinforce statutory language, clarify obligations, and distinguish similar rule-based concepts. Rationales provide clear reasoning behind each correct answer, supporting deeper understanding and exam confidence. 1/24 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 2/24 means that the supervising PT is on call and readily available via telecommunications when the PTA is providing treatment interventions general supervision 32 2001 (5) means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter Physical therapist 32 2001 (9) means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a PT who is licensed pursuant to this chapter Physical therapy 32 2001 (11) means any of the actions stated in the definition of practice of physical therapy in A.R.S. 32-2001 Physical therapy services R4-24-101 (30) includes PTAs and PT aides and other assistive personnel who are trained or educated health care providers and who are not PTAs or PT aides but who perform specific designated tasks related to PT under the supervision of a PT. At the discretion of the supervising PT, and if properly credentialed and not prohibited by any other law, other assistive personnel may be identified by the title specific to their training or education. This paragraph does not apply to personnel assisting other health care professionals licensed pursuant to this title in the performance of delegable treatment responsibilities within their scope of practice. assistive personnel 32 2001 (1) means a person who meets the requirements of this chapter for certification and who performs PT procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising PT. PTA 32-2001 (10) means a person who is trained under the direction of a PT and who performs designated and routine physical therapy tasks PT aide 32-2001 (12) means examining, evaluating, and testing persons who have mechanical, physiological, and developmental impairments, funcitonal limitations and disabilities or other health and movement related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, a prognosis, and a plan of therapeutic intervention and to assess the ongoing affects of intervention. Practice of physical therapy 32-2001 (13 A) means alleviating impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic interventions including: i) therapeutic exercise ii) functional training in self-care and in home, community, or work reintegration iii) manual therapy techniques iv) therapeutic massage v) assistive and adaptive orthotic, prosthetic, protective, and supportive devices and equipment vi) pulmonary hygiene vii) debridement and wound care viii) physical agents or modalities ix) mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities x) patient related instruction practice of physical therapy 32-2001 (13 B) 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 3/24 means reducing the risk of injury, impairments, functional limitations and disability by means that include promoting and maintaining a person's fitness, health, and quality of life Practice of physical therapy 32-2001 (13 C) means engaging in administration, consultation, education, and research Practice of physical therapy 32-2001 (13 D) means a permit issued by the board that allows a person to practice as a PT in this state or to work as a PTA for a specific period of time and under conditions prescribed by the board before that person is issued a license or certification. interim permit 32-2001 (6) means a PT who provides onsite supervision as defined in ARS 32-2001 Onsite supervisor R4-24-101 (27) , as used in the definition of "general supervision" prescribed under ARS 32-2001, means a supervising PT is able to respond within 15 minutes to a communication from a PTA providing a selected treatment intervention under general supervision Readily available R4-24-101 (32) A PT shall not supervise more than assistive personnel at any time. If a PT supervises this many personnel, the PT shall ensure that: 1. at least one of the assistive personnel is a 2. no more than of the assistive personnel are performing selected treatment interventions under general supervision, and 3. assistive personnel other than a perform a PT task only under the onsite supervision of a PT A PT shall not supervise more than 3 assistive personnel at any time. If a PT supervises 3 personnel, the PT shall ensure that: 1. at least one of the assistive personnel is a PTA 2. no more than 2 of the assistive personnel are PTAs performing selected treatment interventions under general supervision, and 3. assistive personnel other than a PTA perform a PT task only under the onsite supervision of a PT R4-24-303 (C) Before delegating performance of a selected treatment Before delegating performance of a selected treatment intervention for a PTA intervention for a PTA working under general supervision, working under general supervision, the supervising PT shall ensure that the PTA: the supervising PT shall ensure that the PTA: 1. is certified under this chapter, and 1. , and 2. has completed at least 2,000 hours of experience as a PTA working with patients 2. has completed at least of experience as a under onsite supervision. PTA working with patients under onsite supervision. R4-24-303 (D) Before delegating performance of a selected PT intervention or PT task to assistive personnel working under general or onsite supervision, the supervising PT shall ensure that the assistive personnel is qualified by or to perform the selected PT intervention or PT tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner education or training R4-24-303 (E) A PT who provides general supervision for a PTA shall: A PT who provides general supervision for a PTA shall: 1. ; 1. be licensed under this chapter; 2. respond to a communication from the PTA within 2. respond to a communication from the PTA within 15 minutes; ; 3. go to the location at which and on the same day that the PTA provides a 3. go to the location at which and selected treatment intervention if the PT, after consultation with the PTA, determines (timeframe?) that the PTA provides a that going to the location is in the best interest of the patient; and selected treatment intervention if the PT, after consultation 4. Perform a reevaluation and provide each therapeutic intervention for the patient with the PTA, determines that going to the location is in the that is done on the day of the reevaluation every 4th treatment visit or best interest of the patient; and every 30 days, whichever occurs first. 4. Perform a and provide each therapeutic R4-24-303 (F) intervention for the patient that is done on the day of the every treatment visits or every days, whichever occurs first. 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 4/24 A PTA who provides a selected treatment intervention A PTA who provides a selected treatment intervention under general supervision under general supervision shall document in the patient shall document in the patient record: record: 1. the name and license number of the supervising PT 1. the and of the supervising PT 2. the name of the patient to whom the selected treatment intervention is provided 2. the name of the to whom the selected treatment 3. The date on which the selected treatment intervention was provided intervention is provided 4. The selected treatment intervention provided 3. The on which the selected treatment intervention 5. Whether the PTA consulted with the supervising PT during the course of the was provided selected treatment intervention, and if so, the subject of the consultation and 4. The selected treatment intervention provided any decision made 5. Whether R4-24-303 (G) The board shall issue , , and to persons who meet the requirements of this chapter licenses, certificates, and permits 32-2003(3) The board shall maintain a current list of all persons name, current business and residential addresses, telephone numbers, and license regulated under this chapter. The list shall include the or certificate number person's , , , and 32-2003(10) The board shall report final taken against a licensee or certificate holder to a national disciplinary database recognized by the board. The board shall publish, at least annually, final taken against a licensee or a certificate holder disciplinary action, disciplinary action 32-2003(13, 14) The board shall publish, at least , board rulings, opinions, and interpretations of statutes or rules in order to guide persons regulated pursuant to this chapter. annually 32-2003(15) The board shall not later than of each year, submit a written report of its actions and proceedings to the governor. December 31 32-2003(16) The board shall establish and collect fees 32-2003(17) The board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant The board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant for any of the following: for any of the following: 1. knowingly making a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the initial 1. knowingly making a of fact required to application, renewal application, or reinstatement application for a license or be revealed in the initial application, renewal application, certificate. or reinstatement application for a license or certificate. 2. committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate 2. committing in the procurement of a license or 3. committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or certificate a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. In either case, conviction by a court of 3. committing a , whether or not involving moral competent jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the commission. turpitude, or a involving moral turpitude. In either 4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of case, conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction is the examination, including using in any manner recalled or memorized examination conclusive evidence of the commission. questions from or with a person or entity, failing to comply with all test center 4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or procedures, communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees undermines the integrity of the , during the examination or copying or sharing examination questions or portions of including any manner recalled or memorized examination questions. questions from or with a person or entity, failing to comply 32-2023 (B) with all test center procedures, communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees during the examination or copying or sharing examination questions or portions of questions. If the board denies an application because of deficiencies If the board denies an application because of deficiencies in an application or for a in an application or for a reason prescribed in subsection B reason prescribed in subsection B of this section, the board must inform an of this section, the board must . On receipt of applicant of those specific deficiencies. On receipt of a written request by an a written request by an applicant who disagrees with the applicant who disagrees with the board's decision to deny an application, the board board's decision to deny an application, the board shall shall hold a hearing pursuant to the title 41, chapter 6, article 10. 32-2023 (C) 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 5/24 An applicant for a license as a PT/PTA who has been educated in the US shall: 1. be of good moral character 2. complete the application process 3. be a graduate of a professional PT/PTA education program that is accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board 4. have successfully passed the national examination approved by the board 5. have successfully passed a jurisprudence examination that tests the applicant's knowledge of the board statutes and rules 6. obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section 41-1758.03 32-2022 (A for PT/D for PTA) An applicant for a license as a PT who has been educated outside the US shall: 3. provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is to the requirements of the PTs educated in accredited educational programs as determined by the board. If the board determines that a foreign educated applicant's education is not [same as above fill-in], it may require the person to complete before it proceeds with the application process. 3. provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the requirements of the PTs educated in accredited educational programs as determined by the board. If the board determines that a foreign educated applicant's education is not substantially equivalent, it may require the person to complete additional coursework before it proceeds with the application process. 32-2022 (B3) True/False: For an applicant for a license of PT who has FALSE been educated outside the US: It is necessary that It is not necessary, but all required content areas must be evident as required by coursework completed by the applicant be identical in all board rules. Deficiencies may occur only in coursework and not in essential areas of respects to that required by an education program in the professional education and shall not be of a magnitude that would cause the US for an entry-level PT degree education to be deemed below entry-level preparation for practice in this state. 32-2022 (B3) An applicant for a license as a PT who has been educated outside of the US shall: 4. provide written proof of to practice as a PT without limitation in the country where the professional education occurred. The board may waive this requirement on receipt of written proof that the applicant cannot demonstrate legal authorizataion based on the citizenship requirements of the country where the professional education occurred. 5. Provide proof of to reside and seek employment in the US or its territories. legal authorization, legal authorization 32-2022 (B4) An applicant of a license as a PT who has been educated outside of the United States shall: 6. have passed the board-approved examinations if the applicant's native language is not English. 7. have participated in before licensure as approved by the board or shall have already met this requirement to the board's satisfaction by virtue of the applicant's clinical practice in another jurisdiction in the US. 8 Have successfully passed the 9. Have successfully passed a that tests the applicant's knowledge of the board statutes and rules. 10. obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card pursuant to section 41-1758.03 An applicant of a license as a PT who has been educated outside of the United States shall: 6. have passed the board-approved English proficiency examinations if the applicant's native language is not English 7. have participated in an interim supervised clinical practice period before licensure as approved by the board or shall have already met this requirement to the board's satisfaction by virtue of the applicant's clinical practice in another jurisdiction in the US. 8 Have successfully passed the NPTE 9. Have successfully passed a jurisprudence exam that tests the applicant's knowledge of the board statutes and rules. 10. obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card pursuant to section 41-1758.03 32-2022 (B6-10) 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 6/24 "Substantially equivalent" means that the applicant provides documentation satisfactory to the board that: 1. the applicant graduated from a PT education program that prepares the applicant to engage in the practice of PT 2. The applicant's school of PT education is recognized by 3. the applicant has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board that determines that the applicant has met uniform criteria for educational requirements pursuant to the board rules. 4. the applicant has completed any additional education required by the board. 1. without restriction 2. its own [native country's] ministry of education. The board may waive this requirement for good cause shown. 32-2022 (E) An applicant for licensure or certification who does not pass the national examination after the first attempt may retake the examination one additional time within after the first failure without reapplication for licensure or certification. 6 months 32-2024 (E) means a procedure for granting an AZ license or certificate to an applicant already licensed as a PT or certified as a PTA in another jurisdiction in the US. endorsement R4 24-101 (16) means an examination produced by the FSBPT or an examination produced by the APTA National examination R4-24-101 (25) True/False: an applicant for licensure must provide a statement of whether they are currently more than 30 days in arrears for payment required by a judgment and order for child support in Arizona or any other jurisdiction TRUE R4-24-201 (A-1-l) True/False An applicant for licensure must provide a statement of whether, within the past 5 years, the applicant used alcohol, any illegal chemical substance, or prescription medications, that in any way has impaired or limited the applicant's ability to practice PT with skill and safety, and if so, an explanation FALSE: within the past 10 years, not 5 years R4-24-201 (A-1-n) True/False: An applicant for licensure must provide a statement of whether the applicant, within the past 10 years, has been diagnosed as having or is being treated for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, paranoia, or other psychotic disorder that in any way has impaired or limited the applicant's ability to practice PT with skill and safety, and if so, an explanation. TRUE R4-24-201 (A-1-o) True/False An applicant for licensure must provide a passport photo of the applicant no larger than 1.5 x 2 inches that was taken not more than 6 years before the date of the application FALSE - not more than 6 months before the application R4-24-201 (A-2) An applicant must score on the jurisprudence exam 600 scale score based on a 200-800 score R4-24-205 (C) The board may reinstate a license or certificate that it suspended pursuant to section 32-2027 (B) on and The board may reinstate a license or certificate that it suspended pursuant to section 32-2027 (B) on payment of a renewal and reinstatement fee and completion of the application process as prescribed by the board. 32-2028 (A) 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 7/24 If a person's license or certificate has been suspended pursuant to section 32-2027(B) for more than , the license or certificate expires and that person shall reapply for a license or certificate pursuant to section 32-2022/2026 and pay all applicable fees. The person must also demonstrate to the board's satisfaction competency by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board: 1. practicing for a specified time under 2. completing 3. completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license 4. passing an examination If a person's license or certificate has been suspended pursuant to section 32- 2027(B) for more than 3 years, the license or certificate expires and that person shall reapply for a license or certificate pursuant to section 32-2022/2026 and pay all applicable fees. The person must also demonstrate to the board's satisfaction competency by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board: 1. practicing for a specified time under an interim permit 2. completing remedial courses 3. completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license 4. passing an examination 32-2028 (B) A licensee or certificate holder shall renew the license or A licensee or certificate holder shall renew the license or certificate pursuant to certificate pursuant to board rules. Except as provided in board rules. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a licensee or certificate holder section 32-4301, a licensee or certificate holder who fails who fails to renew the license or certificate on or before its expiration date shall to renew the license or certificate on or before not practice as a PT or work as a PTA in this state. shall not practice as a PT or work as a PTA in The board shall administratively suspend a license or certificate if the licensee or this state. certificate holder does not submit a complete application for renewal and pay the The board shall a license or certificate if renewal fee pursuant to board holders. the licensee or certificate holder does not submit a 32-2027 complete application for renewal and pay the renewal fee pursuant to board holders. means a certificate on which the board has placed any restrictions as the result of disciplinary action restricted certificate 32-2001 (14) means a license on which the board places restrictions or conditions, or both, as to the scope of practice, place of practice, supervision of practice, duration of licensed status or type or condition of a patient to whom the licensee may provide services restricted license 32-2001 (15) means a registration the board has placed any restrictions on as the result of disciplinary action restricted registration 32-2001 (16) The board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on The board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on retired status and waive status and waive the renewal fee and continuing the renewal fee and continuing competence requirements if a licensee or certificate competence requirements if a licensee or certificate holder holder presents a written affidavit to the board that the licensee or certificate holder presents a written affidavit to the board that the licensee or has retired from the practice of PT or from work as a PTA, is in good standing with certificate holder has retired from the practice of PT or the board and has paid all fees required by this chapter before the waiver. from work as a PTA, is in good standing with the board and During the period of waiver pursuant to subsection A, the retired licensee or has paid all fees required by this chapter before the certificate holder may not engage in the practice of PT or work as a PTA. waiver. 32-2031 (A-B) During the period of waiver pursuant to subsection A, the retired licensee or certificate holder may not A retired licensee or certificate holder must renew the retired license or certificate every by verifying the person's contact information and using the same schedule for renewal of an active license or certificate. A retired licensee or certificate holder must renew the retired license or certificate every 2 years by verifying the person's contact information and using the same schedule for renewal of an active license or certificate. 32-2031 (C) TRUE/FALSE: The board may charge a fee for renewal of a retired license or certificate. FALSE: the board may NOT charge a fee 32 2031 (C) 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 8/24 If the retired licensee or certificate holder has held a retired If the retired licensee or certificate holder has held a retired license or certificate for license or certificate for more than , the more than 3 years, the person must also demonstrate competency to the board's person must also demonstrate competency to the board's satisfaction by satisfying one or more of the following as prescribed by the board: satisfaction by satisfying one or more of the following as 1. practicing or working for a specified time under an interim permit prescribed by the board: 2. completing remedial courses 1. practicing or working for a specified time under 3. completing continuing competence for the period of the retired license or certificate 2. completing 4. passing an examination as prescribed by the board 3. completing continuing competence for the period of the 32-2031 (E) retired license or certificate 4. passing an examination as prescribed by the board An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the An inactive licensee or certificate holder who applies to the board for reinstatement board for reinstatement to active licensure or certification to active licensure or certification within 3 years after the date the board issues a within after the date the board issues a notice of inactive status, must submit the full annual license renewal fee and notice of inactive status, must submit prove to the board's satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder has met the and prove to the board's continuing competence requirements as prescribed by the board by rule. satisfaction that the licensee or certificate holder has met 32-2032 (D) the continuing competence requirements as prescribed by the board by rule. The board may issue an interim permit for at least The board may issue an interim permit for at least 90 days but not more than 6 but not more than . months. The interim permit holder shall complete, to the satisfaction The interim permit holder shall complete, to the satisfaction of the board, a period of of the board, a period of clinical practice in a facility clinical practice in a facility approved by the board and under the continuous and approved by the board and under onsite supervision of a PT who holds an unrestricted license issued pursuant to of a PT who holds issued pursuant to this chapter. this chapter. 32-2025 (C-D) The following persons are exempt from licensure The following persons are exempt from licensure requirements of this chapter: requirements of this chapter: 1. a person in a professional education program approved by the board who is 1. a person in a professional education program approved satisfying supervised clinical education requirements... by the board who is satisfying supervised clinical education 2. a PT who is practicing in the US armed services, US public health service or requirements... veterans administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of 2. a PT who is practicing in the health care providers pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health 3. a PT who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the US or a foreign educated PT care providers credentialed in another country if that person is performing PT in connection with 3. a PT who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the US or teaching or participating in an educational seminar for not more than 60 days in any a foreign educated PT credentialed in another country if calendar year that person is performing PT in connection with teaching or 4. A PT who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the US or who is credentialed in participating in an educational seminar for not more than another country if that person by contract or employment is providing PT to persons in any calendar year who are affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic 4. A PT who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the US or organizations or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, who is credentialed in another country if that person by competing, or performing in this state for not more than in a contract or employment is providing PT to persons who are calendar year. affiliated with or employed by 5. A PT who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the US and who enters this state to for not more than provide PT to victims of a declared local, state, or national disaster or in a calendar year. emergency. This exemption applies for the duration of the declared 5. A PT who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the US emergency but not longer than 60 days. The PT must also register with the board and who enters this state to provide PT to before practicing. . This exemption applies for the duration of the but not longer than . The PT must also register with the board before practicing. A PT shall a client to appropriate HCP if the PT refer has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions 32-2041 (A) are present that require services beyond the scope of practice or if PT is contraindicated. A PT shall use the letters " " in connection with the PT's A PT shall use the letters "PT" in connection with the PT's name or place of name or place of business to denote licensure under this business to denote licensure under this chapter. A PT on retired status shall use " chapter. A PT on retired status shall use " " or (retired)" or "(ret.)" after the letters "PT" in connection with the PT's name or place " " after the letters " " in connection with the PT's of business to denote the PT's retired status pursuant to section 32-2031. name or place of business to denote the PT's retired status 32-2024 (A) pursuant to section 32-2031. ***same applies to PTA 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 9/24 A person or business entity shall not use "PT", "LPT", a class 1 misdemeanor "RPT", "MPT", "DPT", "physical therapy", "physical (same applies for PTA) therapist", "physiotherapy", "physiotherapist", "registered 32-2042 (C) physical therapist" or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that PT is provided, unless these services are provided by a licensed PT. A person or entity that violates this subsection is guilty of A PT is responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel, under the PT's supervision. A PT may assistive personnel, delegate to and supervise selected acts, assistive personnel tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of PT 32-2043 (A) practice but that do not exceed the education or training of the A PT student and a PTA student must practice under the onsite supervision of a licensed PT. 32-2043 (E) A PT must provide: A PT must provide: 1. the initial evaluation and documentation for a patient 1. the initial evaluation and documentation for a patient 2. periodic for a patient 2. periodic reevaluation of and documentation for a patient 3. the documented of a patient, including the 3. the documented discharge of a patient, including the response to therapeutic response to therapeutic intervention at the time of intervention at the time of discharge 32-2043 (F) A PT must verify the qualifications of under PTA and other assistive personnel the PT's direction and supervision. 32-2043 (G) The following are grounds for disciplinary action: patient records, patient reords Failing to maintain adequate . For the purposes 32-2044 (20) of this paragraph, "adequate " means legible records that comply with board rules and that contain at a minium an evaluation of objective findings, a diagnosis, the POC, the treatment record, a discharge summary, and sufficient information to identify the patient. The following are grounds for disciplinary action: financial gain Promoting an unnecessary device, treatment intervention 32-2044 (21) or service for the of the practitioner or of a third party. The following are grounds for disciplinary action: 30 days Failing to report to the board a name change or a change 32-2044 (23) in business or home address within after that change. The board shall notify a licensee or certificate holder of a 90 days complaint and the nature of the complaint within 32-2045 (C) after receiving the complaint TRUE/FALSE TRUE Any person may submit a complaint regarding any 32-2045 (D) licensee, certificate holder, or other person potentially in violation of this chapter, and the confidentiality is maintained subject to law. If at an informal hearing the board finds a violation of this $500 chapter has occurred that constitutes grounds for 32-2046 (B) disciplinary action, it may take any disciplinary actions prescribed in section 32-2047, except that a civil penalty may not exceed 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 10/ 24 On proof that any grounds prescribed in section 32-2044 at least $250 but not more than $10,000 have been violated or that any requirements in section (6) 2030 have been violated, the board may take the following disciplinary action: Impose a civil penalty of at least but not more than for each violation of this chapter. In addition the board may assess and collect the reasonable costs incurred in a disciplinary hearing when action is taken against a person's license or certificate. The board shall deposit, pursuant to sections 35-146 and state general fund 35-147, all monies it collects from civil penalties pursuant 32-2048 (D) to this chapter in the TRUE/FALSE: A license or certificate holder may FALSE participate in a board approved substance abuse recovery 32-2050 (2) program if the holder has been convicted of a felony related to a controlled substance in a court of law of the UE or any other territory country TRUE/FALSE: the home addresses and telephone FALSE: the home addresses and telephone numbers of PTs and PTAs are not numbers of PTs and PTAs are public records public records and shall be kept confidential by the board unless they are the only addresses and telephone numbers of record 32-2051 (B) TRUE/FALSE: If a referring practitioner is deriving direct or TRUE indirect compensation from the referral to PT the PT shall 32-2051 (C) disclose this information in writing to the patient. TRUE/FALSE: A physical therapist shall disclose in writing TRUE to a patient any financial interest in products the physical 32-2051 (D) therapist endorses and recommends to the patient and shall document this disclosure in the patient's record. Each licensee and certificate holder shall display Each licensee and certificate holder shall display a copy of the license or in a location accessible to public view at the certificate and current renewal verification in a location accessible to public view licensee's place of practice. If unable to display at the licensee's place of practice. If unable to display the license, certificate, or , the licensee or certificate holder must current renewal verification, the licensee or certificate holder must produce that document on request. 32-2051 (G) means an individual who graduated Foreign-educated applicant from a PT education program outside the US, Puerto Rico, R4-24-101 (19) Distric of Columbia, or a US territory means the period of time a PT is Supervised clinical practice engaged in the practice of PT or a PTA is engaged in work R4-24-101 (34) as a PTA after being issued an interim permit by the board. If English is not the native language of the foreign- If English is not the native language of the foreign-educated applicant, to meet the educated applicant, to meet the requirements in ARS 32- requirements in ARS 32-2022 (B6) the applicant shall take and pass either of the 2022 (B6) the applicant shall take and pass either of the following tests no more than 18 months before the date on which the application is following tests no more than before the date on submitted: which the application is submitted: a. TOEFL. An applicant who takes the TOEFL passes with the following: a. TOEFL. An applicant who takes the TOEFL passes with i. a score of 560 or more if paper-based, or a score of 220 or more if computer- the following: based i. a score of or more if paper-based, or a score of ii. test of Spoken English with a score of 50 or more or more if computer-based iii. Test of Written English with a score of 4.5 or more ii. test of Spoken English with a score of or more R4-24-203 (4a) iii. Test of Written English with a score of or more 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 11/ 24 If English is not the native language of the foreign- If English is not the native language of the foreign-educated applicant, to meet the educated applicant, to meet the requirements in ARS 32- requirements in ARS 32-2022 (B6) the applicant shall take and pass either of the 2022 (B6) the applicant shall take and pass either of the following tests no more than 18 months before the date on which the application is following tests no more than before the date on submitted: which the application is submitted: b. The iBT. An applicant who takes the iBT passes with an overall test score of a b. The iBT. An applicant who takes the iBT passes with an minimum of 100 with a minimum of 25 in each section overall test score of a minimum of with a minimum R4-24-203 (4b) of in each section An interim permit holder shall complete a supervised 500 hours clinical practice under onsite supervision. The supervised R4-24 204 clinical practice shall consist of at least TRUE/FALSE: The onsite supervisor must rate the interim TRUE holder's performance on the CPI R4-24-204 (D1a) A licensed PT shall earn contact hours of continuing 20, 10, 5 competence each compliance period to be eligible for R4-24-401 (A) license renewal. 1. The licensee shall earn at least contact hours from category A. No more than of the required contact hours from Category A may be obtained from nonclinical coursework A certified PTA shall earn contact hours of continuing 10 competence for each compliance period R4-24-402 A PTA must earn at least contact hours from Category 6, 3 A activities. No more than of the required hours can be R4-24 402 earned from nonclinical course work. When does the compliance period for continuing Compliance period for continuing competence begins September 1 and ends of competence begin and end? August 31 of even-numbered years R4-24-402 For how long after participation in a continuing 2 compliance periods after participation competence activity should a licensee or certificate holder R4-24-402 retain evidence of the participation? Category A of continuing competence activities includes: Category A of continuing competence activities includes: 1. PT con ed course designed to provide necessary 1. PT con ed course designed to provide necessary understanding of understanding of current , , current research, clinical skills, administration, or education related to the practice administration, or education related to the practice of PT. of PT. 2. Coursework towards granting or renewal of 2. Coursework towards granting or renewal of PT clinical specialty approved by the board. certification approved by the board. 3. Coursework in a program. 3. Coursework in a residency program. 4. Coursework in a post-graduate 4. Coursework in a post-graduate PT education from an accredited college or university. R4-24-402 Category continuing competence activities include: Category B continuing competence activities include: 1. Study group 1. Study group 2. Self instruction 2. Self instruction 3. In-service Education 3. In-service Education For each of these subcategories, a maximum of hours For each of these subcategories, a maximum of 5 hours for PTs and 2 for PTAs is for PTs and for PTAs is allowed. allowed. R4-24-402 2/11/26, 3:24 PM Jurisprudence Exam for Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Flashcards | Quizlet 12/ 24 Category continuing competence activities include: Category C continuing competence activities include: 1. PT practice management coursework 1. PT practice management coursework 2. Teaching or lecturing 2. Teaching or lecturing 3. Publication 3. Publication 4. Clinical instruction 4. Clinical instruction Maximum of hours for PTs and hours for PTAs Maximum of 5 hours for PTs and 2 hours for PTAs R4-24-402 The following are examples of : activities NOT eligible for continuing competenec 1. a regularly scheduled educational opportunity provided within an institution such as rounds or case conferences R4-24-203 2. a staff meeting 3. routine teaching of personnel, students, or staff as part of a job requirement A therapist shall provide the referring practitioner, if any, 1 week with information from the patient assessment, diagnosis, R4-24-301(A) and POC within after a patient is initially evaluated. On written request by a patient or the pt's health care access to or a copy of the pt's medical or payment record in accordance with ARS deicion maker, a PT shall provide 12-2293 R4-24-301 (C) TRUE/FALSE: FALSE; the patient must be identified on each page of the record At minimum, the patient record must identify the patient on the first and last page of the patient record R4-24-304 (A3) If an individual other than a PT or PTA makes an entry into co-sign the entry the patient's record, the supervising PT must R4-24-304 (A4) If it is determined that erroneous information is entered into 1. remain legible the patient record, the error must be corrected in a manner 2. correction date and their initials that: R4-24-304 (A5) 1. allows the erroneous information to and 2. the individual making the correction provides The PT who performs an initial eval shall make an entry The PT who performs an initial eval shall make an entry that meets the standards in that meets the standards in subsection A and document: subsection A and document: 1. the pt's reason for 1. the pt's reason for seeking PT services 2. the pt's relevant medical diagnoses or conditions 2. the pt's relevant medical diagnoses or conditions 3. the pt's signs and symptoms 3. the pt's signs and symptoms 4. objective data from 4. objective data from tests or measurements 5. the PT's interpretation of 5. the PT's interpretation of the results of the examination 6. clinical rationale for 6. clinical rationale for therapeutic intervention 7. a POC that includes measurable goals, the proposed 7. a POC that includes measurable goals, the proposed therapeutic interventions, therapeutic intervention, and frequency and duration of and frequency and duration of intervention intervention 8. the pt's prognosis 8. the pt's prognosis R4-24-304 (B) A PT who performs a re-evaluation shall document: A PT who performs a re-evaluation shall document: 1. the pt's 1. the pt's subjective report of current status or response to therapeutic 2. assessment of the pt's intervention 3. the pt's current functional status 2. assessment of the pt's progress 4. objective data from , if collected 3. the pt's current functional status 5. rationale for 4. objective data from tests or measurements, if collected 6. any change in the POC 5. rationale for continuing therapeutic intervention 6. any change in the POC R4-24-304 (D) 2/11/26, 3:23 PM questions-flash-cards/ AZ jurisprudence exam questions Flashcards | Quizlet 1/24 For each date that a therapeutic intervention is provided to For each date that a therapeutic intervention is provided to a pt, the individual a pt, the individual providing the therapeutic intervention providing the therapeutic intervention shall document: shall document: 1. the pt's subjective report of current status or response to therapeutic 1. the pt's intervention 2. the therapeutic intervention 2. the therapeutic intervention 3. objective data from , if collected 3. objective data from tests or measures, if collected 4. Instructions provided to the pt, if any 4. Instructions provided to the pt, if any 5. any change in the 5. any change in the POC R4-24-304(C) TRUE/FALSE: if care is provided in an acute-care hospital, TRUE the entry made on the last date of therapeutic intervention (If the final entry is made by a PTA, then a PT must write a formal discharge constitutes documentation of the conclusion of care if the summary) entry is made by a PT R4-24-304 (E) A PT shall document the conclusion of care in a patient's A PT shall document the conclusion of care in a patient's record regardless of the record regardless of the reason care is concluded. The reason care is concluded. The discharge summary should contain the following: discharge summary should contain the following: a. the date on which therapeutic intervention was terminated a. the date on which therapeutic intervention was b. the reason that therapeutic intervention was terminated terminated c. inclusive dates for the episode of care being terminated b. the reason that therapeutic intervention was terminated d. the total number of days on which therapeutic intervention was provided c. inclusive dates for the episode of care being terminated e. the pt's current functional status d. the total number of days on which therapeutic f. the pt's progress toward achieving the goals in the POC intervention was provided g. the recommended discharge plan e. the pt's current R4-24-304 (E) f. the pt's progress toward g. the recommended A PT or PTA whose license or certificate is suspended, 10 days revoked, or voluntarily surrendered shall return the license R4-24 309 or certificate to the board within after the receipt of the board's final order An applicant, licensee, or certificate holder who is charged 10 working days with a misdemeanor involving conduct that may affect R4-24-312 patient safety or a felony shall provide written notice of the charge to the board within after the charge is filed. A PT offering to provide or providing A PT offering to provide or providing dry needling intervention shall provide intervention shall provide documented proof of compliance documented proof of compliance to the board within 30 days of completion of the to the board within of completion of the course course content, or within 30 days days of initial licensure as a PT in AZ. content, or within of initial licensure as a PT in AZ. R4-24-313 The course content required for dry needling shall total a 24 minimum of contact hours of education R4-24-313 TRUE/FALSE: The course content for dry needling must FALSE - at least 1, not 2 be approved by at least 2 of the following: R4-24-313 a. CAPTE b. APTA c. state chapter of APTA d. specialty group of APTA e. FSBPT The course content for includes the following dry needling components: R4-24-313 a. anatomical review b. blood borne pathogens c. contraindications and indications d. sterile needle procedures per OSHA/CDC 2/11/26, 3:23 PM questions-flash-cards/ AZ jurisprudence exam questions Flashcards | Quizlet 2/24 A physical therapist assistant working under the supervision of a physical therapist can supervise the maximum number of assistive personnel? 0 assistive personnel Define? Physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides and other assistive personnel who are trained OR educated health care providers and who are not physical therapist assistants or physical therapy aides but who perform specific designated tasks related to physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. When is a physical therapist exempt from being licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Arizona? While TRAVELING in Arizona with a sports team for 60 days. A physical therapist assistant has moved from Tucson to Tempe. The physical therapist needs to notify which organization/agency of the address change? Arizona Board of Physical Therapy Law Exam breakdown Licensure and Examination (30%) Patient Care Management (27.5%) Definitions (17.5%) Disciplinary Action/Unlawful Practice (10%) Consumer Advocacy (10%) Board of Physical Therapy: Powers and Duties (5%) Board Define? The board of physical therapy. Business entity Define? A business organization that has an ownership that includes any persons WHO ARE NOT LICENSED or certified to provide physical therapy services in this state, that offers to the public professional services regulated by the Board and that is established pursuant to the laws of any state or foreign country. Dry needling Define? A skilled intervention performed by a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying neural, muscular and connective tissues for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain and movement impairments. General Supervision define? The supervising physical therapist is on call and is readily available via telecommunications when the physical therapist assistant is providing treatment interventions. Interim permit define? A permit issued by the board that allows a person to practice as a physical therapist in this state or to work as a physical therapist assistant for a specific period of time and under conditions prescribed by the board before that person is issued a license or certificate. Manual therapy techniques define? A broad group of passive interventions in which physical therapists use their hands to administer skilled movements designed to modulate pain, increase joint range of motion, reduce or eliminate soft tissue swelling, inflammation, or restriction, induce relaxation, improve contractile and noncontractile tissue extensibility, and improve pulmonary function. These interventions involve a variety of techniques, such as the application of graded forces. On-site supervision Define? The supervising physical therapist is ON-SITE and is present in the facility or on the campus where assistive personnel or a holder of an interim permit is performing services, is immediately available to assist the person being supervised in the services being performed and maintains continued involvement in appropriate aspects of each treatment session in which a component of treatment is delegated. Physical therapist assistant Define Who performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist. 2/11/26, 3:23 PM questions-flash-cards/ AZ jurisprudence exam questions Flashcards | Quizlet 3/24 Physical therapy aide A person who is trained under the direction of a physical therapist and who performs designated and supervised routine physical therapy tasks. 4 Factors under The Practice of physical therapy 1) Examining, evaluating, and testing impaired people. 2) Alleviating impairments 3) Reducing the risk of injury 4) Engaging in research, administration and consultation. Restricted certificate Define? A certificate on which the board has placed ANY RESTRICTIONS as the result of a DISCIPLINARY ACTION Restricted license Define? a license on which the board places restrictions or conditions, or both, as to the scope of practice, place of practice, supervision of practice, duration of licensed status or type or condition of a patient to whom the licensee may provide services. Restricted registration define? a registration the Board has placed an RESTRICTIONS on as the result of DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Board of physical therapy members are appointed by who? The governor Who makes up the BOARD of physical therapy? Total of 7 - 4 PTs - 1 PTA - 2 Public members (NON PT/PTA) Board of PT, Physical therapist and PTA qualifications? - Residents of the state - Possess an UNRESTRICTED LICENSE to practice physical therapy in this state - Have been practicing in this state for AT LEAST 5 YEARS. Board of PT, Public member qualifications? - Residents of the state - NOT affiliated with, and with NO financial interest in any healthcare profession. - DO have an interest in CONSUMER RIGHTS. How long is a board member term served for? 4 staggered year terms. Board members can not serve for more than how many terms? 2 consecutive terms or for more than 10 consecutive years. Extension of a four year term exception? - Approval by majority of the board - Until a new member is appointed or if the current member is REAPPOINTED. How are board members removed? IF the governor removed them for misconduct, incompetence or neglect of duty. Board members and reimbursements? They are eligible for reimbursement of expenses to cover NECESSARY EXPENSES for attending each board meeting or for REPRESENTING THE BOARD in an official board APPROVED ACTIVITY. 2/11/26, 3:23 PM questions-flash-cards/ AZ jurisprudence exam questions Flashcards | Quizlet 4/24 When is a board member immune from civil liability? When a board member who acts within the scope of board duties, without malice and in the reasonable belief that the person's action Board; powers and duties applications? Evaluate THE QUALIFICATIONS of applicants for licensure and certification. Board; powers and duties Board; powers and duties Board; powers and duties national examinations? PROVIDE for national examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and adopt PASSING SCORES for these examinations. Board; powers and duties licenses, permits and certificates? ISSUE licenses, permits and certificates to persons who MEET THE REQUIREMENTS of this chapter. Board; powers and duties practice of physical therapy? REGULATE the practice of physical therapy by INTERPRETING AND ENFORCING this chapter. Board; powers and duties rules? ADOPT AND REVISE rules to enforce this chapter. How often does the board meet? At least 1 time per quarter. Board; powers and duties competence? Establish the mechanisms for ASSESSING continuing professional COMPETNACE of physical therapists to engage in the practice of physical therapy and the competence of physical therapist assistants to work in the field of physical therapy. What happens at the meeting at the start of each calendar ELCT OFFICERS from among its members and as necessary to accomplish board year? business. Board; powers and duties list? Maintain a current LIST OF ALL PERSONS regulated under this chapter. - person's name - current business - residential addresses - telephone numbers - license or certificate number. List of all persons (PT, PTA) regulated under this chapter included what information? - Name - current business - Address - phone number - License number Board member compensation? Board personnel are eligible to receive compensation IF necessary to carry out the administrative work of the board Board; powers and duties disciplinary action? Report FINAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION taken against a licensee or a certificate holder to a national disciplinary database recognized by the board. 2/11/26, 3:23 PM questions-flash-cards/ AZ jurisprudence exam questions Flashcards | Quizlet 5/24 How often are disciplinary actions published? At least annually. How often are board rulings, opinions and interpretations of statutes or rules published? At least annually. a written report of its actions and proceedings is sent out to who and how often? The governor, no later than December 31st. Board; powers and duties Fees? Establish and collect fees. Can the board make subcommittees? Yes, to assist it in carrying out its duties for a time prescribed by the Board Is there a board of physical therapy fund? Yes If the board gets money where does it go? 10% to state general fund 90% to board of physical therapy fund. Persons who are exempt from the licensure requirements? 1) A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education while under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist. (AKA volunteer or student) 2) PT or PTA working in the United States armed services, United States public health service or veterans administration 3) PT licensed in another jurisdiction or country participating in an educational or teaching seminar for less than 60 days per calendar year 4) PT or PTA traveling with sports teams less than 60 days per calendar year 5) PT or PTA licensed in another jurisdiction to pride PT to victims of national disaster or emergency. 5 things needed for licensure for PT and PTA? 1) Be of good moral character 2) Complete application process 3) Graduate from accredited PT education 4) Passed NPTE 5) Passed Jurisprudence exam 2/11/26, 3:23 PM questions-flash-cards/ AZ jurisprudence exam questions Flashcards | Quizlet 6/24 Qualifications needed for outside US applicants? 1) good moral character 2) Complete application 3) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in accredited US educational programs. 4) Written proof of legal authorization to practice as a physical therapist without limitation in the country where the professional education occurred. 5) Proof of legal authorization to reside and seek employment in the United States 6) Passed the board approved English proficiency examinations 7) Participated in an interim supervised clinical practice period in the US 8) Passed the national examination 9) Passed the Jurisprudence if the foreign educated physical therapist applicant is a graduate of an accredited educational program as determined by the board which requirements ARE NOT needed? 3) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in accredited US educational programs. 7) Participated in an interim supervised clinical practice period in the US Foreign substantially equivalent means that documentation 1) applicant graduated from a physical therapist education program says? 2) applicant's school of physical therapy education is recognized by its own ministry of education. 3) applicant has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board 4) completed any additional education required by the board. Why will a board deny a license or certificate to an applicant? 1) Knowingly making a false statement 2) Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate 3) Committing a felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude 4) communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees during the examination or copying or sharing examination questions or portions or questions. 5) Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation Who determines what a passing score is for the NPTE? The board of PT. When an applicant is in school and wants to take the test what qualifications must occur? 1) The applicant is a candidate for a degree as a physical therapist AT THE NEXT scheduled graduation date 2) The date the national examination for licensure is to be taken by the applicant is the one nearest to and before the applicant's expected graduation date AND is not more than 120 days before the graduation date. 3) The applicant meets any other established requirements of the accredited educational program An applicant for licensure or certification who does not pass the national examination after the first attempt may retake the examination one additional time within months after the first failure without reapplication for licensure or certification. 6 MONTHS Foreign interim applicants and national exam? If applicant fails exam , he is NOT ELIGIBLE of the permit until passing the exam. 2/11/26, 3:23 PM questions-flash-cards/ AZ jurisprudence exam questions Flashcards | Quizlet 7/24 How long is an Interim permit good for? 90 days and no longer than 6 months. Fees: MAX for Original license/certificate? $300 Fees: Max for Renewal of license/certificate? $300 Fees: Max Reinstatement? $300 Fees: Max duplicate license/certificate? $50 Business physical therapy requirements? 1) business is registered with the board 2) PT is performed by a licensed Information needed to start a PT business? 1) decription of services 2) Name of manager 3) Names and addresses of employees 4) Registration given by the board. Business registration expires when? August 31st of ODD years How long must business notify the board of any changes? 30 days What changes require business to notify the board? 1) Business name, phone number, or address 2) employee changes 3) Name of manager changes How long do you have to notify the board if your business moves or closes down? 30 days A retired license must renew license how often? 2 years If a person with a retired/inactive license fails to renew? The license expires. 2/11/26, 3:23 PM questions-flash-cards/ AZ jurisprudence exam questions Flashcards | Quizlet 8/24 If person has retired/inactive license for more than time, what needs to happen? 3 years 1) Need to practice under interim permit 2) complete remedial courses 3) Continuing competence requirements 4) Passing an exam How often do you have to renew inactive status license? Every 2 years. Title PT/PTA meaning Physical therapist, Physical therapist assistant If you claim you are a PT or PTA without a license what could h